Lateral Public Safety Officer

Rohnert Park Police Department; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Field training completion bonus

Probation completion bonus

Three years of service bonus

Job summary

The City of Rohnert Park invites applications for full-time Public Safety Officers, accepting lateral candidates only. Prospective officers must be California peace officers in good standing, with Field Training completed and a POST Basic Certificate.

Lateral applicants may reach top salary steps. The Department emphasizes dual fire and police training and offers structured bonuses for recruitment, field training, and probation milestones.

Qualifications

• Be currently employed as a peace officer in good standing by a California-authorized jurisdiction.
• Have completed Field Training Program in current agency.
• Possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.
• Lateral applicants may be eligible to be appointed up to the TOP step in the salary range.

Responsibilities

• Responds to complaints and performs general patrol on an assigned shift and beat.
• Monitors beat area for code violations and recommends actions.
• Prepares reports on crimes and investigations.
• Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; conducts investigations.
• Enforces traffic laws through citations and traffic control.

Skills

Peace officer status

Field Training

POST Basic Certificate

Education

California POST Basic Certificate

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S MISSION STATEMENT

“The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety is dedicated to working collaboratively with the community to maintain trust and safety by providing professional service with compassion and integrity”

The City of Rohnert Park has openings for full-time Public Safety Officers.

We are currently accepting applications for Lateral Officers only.

• Be currently employed as a peace officer in good standing by a California-authorized jurisdiction.
• Have successfully completed your Field Training Program in your current agency.
• Possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.

NOTE: Lateral applicants may be eligible to be appointed up to the TOP step in the salary range.

• $20,000 Recruitment and Retention Bonus
• $5,000 upon completion of field training program
• $5,000 upon completion of probationary period
• $10,000 upon completion of three years of service

The City of Rohnert Park is one of the few cities in the nation to consolidate delivery of primary police and fire services by utilizing cross-trained personnel.

These personnel are truly "Public Safety Officers" and not just specialists in one area of Public Safety. All officers are trained as firefighters. This "Public Safety" concept has been in operation since the City was incorporated.

Public Safety Officers in the City of Rohnert Park have the unique opportunity of combining two great careers in one job.

The Public Safety Department is seeking motivated individuals with a strong commitment to providing excellent and friendly customer service to the members of the community, who possess high ethical standards and are team players.

DEFINITION

Performs law enforcement, fire suppression, and emergency medical activities in the protection of life and property by patrolling assigned areas and responding to calls for service; conducts investigations of crimes and incidents; and performs other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Public Safety Officer class is the working level position in the City's public safety operations. Incumbents are assigned to a geographical area of the City to patrol either by foot patrol or in a vehicle and are expected to provide a full range of law enforcement, fire suppression, and emergency response services during an assigned shift. Some positions may receive special assignments to work in investigations, serve as a Motor Officer, Traffic Officer, K-9 Officer, or be assigned full-time to Fire Services. This class is distinguished from the Public Safety Sergeant which has on-going supervisory responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

General supervision is normally provided by the Public Safety Sergeant, but may be received from other Department management. Because of the nature of public safety work, incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise a great deal of individual initiative and judgment following their field training period. Incumbents assigned to the position of Field Training Officer will be required to provide lead supervision of the performance of assigned personnel.(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)

• Responds to complaints and performs general patrol on an assigned shift and beat
• Monitors assigned beat area for any municipal or other code violations that might contribute to an unsafe environment for the public and makes recommendations on possible law enforcement or other special activities needed
• Prepares reports on crimes and investigations
• Contacts and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects
• Issues citations and makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinances
• Conducts property checks on businesses and homes for the prevention of burglary and other criminal activities
• Responds to fire calls and participates in fire suppression activities
• Drives vehicles and operates all fire apparatus and equipment
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment related to fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials emergency activities
• Serves as a hose operator in firefighting situations including laying hose lines, pulling working lines, holding the nozzle to direct the stream of water on the fire, placing, raising, lowering and climbing ladders
• Assists in overhaul and salvage operations
• Inspect and performs routine maintenance on rescue equipment, fire apparatus, hydrants, hoses, and other support equipment
• Assists with vehicle accidents and medical emergencies
• Preserves evidence at crime scenes and conducts follow-up investigations as directed
• Testifies in court proceedings when summoned
• Transports, books, and detains suspects in accordance with applicable laws and procedures
• Enforces traffic laws through the issuance of traffic citations and performs traffic control work as needed
• Maintains good public relations
• Participates